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Definition of PARALLELS

Parallels
Parallel Par"al*lel, a. [F. parall[`e]le, L. parallelus, fr. Gr. ?; ? beside + ? of one another, fr. ? other, akin to L. alius. See Allien.] 1. (Geom.) Extended in the same direction, and in all parts equally distant; as, parallel lines; parallel planes. Revolutions . . . parallel to the equinoctial. --Hakluyt. Note: Curved lines or curved planes are said to be parallel when they are in all parts equally distant. 2. Having the same direction or tendency; running side by side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same result; -- used with to and with. When honor runs parallel with the laws of God and our country, it can not be too much cherished. --Addison. 3. Continuing a resemblance through many particulars; applicable in all essential parts; like; similar; as, a parallel case; a parallel passage. --Addison. Parallel bar. (a) (Steam Eng.) A rod in a parallel motion which is parallel with the working beam. (b) One of a pair of bars raised about five feet above the floor or ground, and parallel to each other, -- used for gymnastic exercises. Parallel circles of a sphere, those circles of the sphere whose planes are parallel to each other. Parallel columns, or Parallels (Printing), two or more passages of reading matter printed side by side, for the purpose of emphasizing the similarity or discrepancy between them. Parallel forces (Mech.), forces which act in directions parallel to each other. Parallel motion. (a) (Mach.) A jointed system of links, rods, or bars, by which the motion of a reciprocating piece, as a piston rod, may be guided, either approximately or exactly in a straight line. --Rankine. (b) (Mus.) The ascending or descending of two or more parts at fixed intervals, as thirds or sixths. Parallel rod (Locomotive Eng.), a metal rod that connects the crank pins of two or more driving wheels; -- called also couping rod, in distinction from the connecting rod. See Illust. of Locomotive, in App. -- Parallel ruler, an instrument for drawing parallel lines, so constructed as to have the successive positions of the ruling edge parallel to each other; also, one consisting of two movable parts, the opposite edges of which are always parallel. Parallel sailing (Naut.), sailing on a parallel of latitude. Parallel sphere (Astron. & Geog.), that position of the sphere in which the circles of daily motion are parallel to the horizon, as to an observer at either pole. Parallel vise, a vise having jaws so guided as to remain parallel in all positions.

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- Parallels may refer to: Circle of latitude (also parallels), an abstract east–west small circle connecting all locations around Earth at a given latitude...
- True Parallels Review". 411mania.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2012. Luerssen, John D. "True Parallels – Trust...
- Parallels Desktop for Mac is a hypervisor providing hardware virtualization for Mac computers. It is developed by Parallels, a subsidiary of Corel. Parallels...
- – executive production "Fates Warning "Parallels"". Metal Blade Records. Retrieved October 29, 2015. "Parallels – Fates Warning | Awards". AllMusic. All...
- platform. SWSoft acquired Parallels, Inc. in 2004, but this information was not made public until January of that year. Parallels Workstation for Windows...
- titles beginning with Parallel Parallels (disambiguation) Parallel lines (disambiguation) Parallel universe (disambiguation) Parallel World (disambiguation)...
- Studio Movie 'Parallels'". Video Ink. Archived from the original on 2018-06-17. Brooks, Summer (March 16, 2015). "Reviewing Parallels". Slice of SciFi...
- Captain William Sargent as Project Manager Paul Comi as Psychiatrist "Parallels", an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, has plot elements similar...
- Parallel World or Parallel Worlds may refer to: Parallel World (1983 video game), a video game published by Enix for home computers Parallel World (1990...
- followed by its parallel. The parallel is formed by raising the fifth a whole tone. The minor tonic, subdominant, dominant, and their parallels, created by...